Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

CAMP BIG SKY Our mission is to provide education, training and skills development to children and adults with disabilities through participation in accessible outdoor activities.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 56 Farmington, IL 61531 Physical Address: 17185 E. McCord Road Fairview, IL 61432 Phone: (309) 258-6002

Email: exec@campbigsky.org Website : wwwcampbigskyorg Facebook : @CampBigSkyIL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Aaron Lohnes

BOARD MEMBERS Mike Lied - President Karla Kane - Vice President John Meister - Treasurer Dawn Weber - Secretary Kristen Berchtold

Cameron Guidi Zachary Maher Ken Silverthorn Lori Warden

KEY STAFF Steve Rees - Operations Manager

Colette Rees - Administrative Assistant Brad Guidi - Volunteer Mission Director Jessica Buescher - Education Coordinator

HOW TO HELP DONATE : Every dollar you contribute allows us to continue providing all day services at no cost to those we serve. SPONSOR : We have multiple sponsorship opportunities available. VOLUNTEER : We have a variety of vol unteer opportunities based around your time, availability, and skills.

WHAT WE DO Located in a beautiful natural setting, the camp provides a safe and nonrestrictive environment where people with disabilities can experience educational and outdoor activities Activities include; fishing, boating, studying nature, hayrack rides, hiking, archery, and even overnight camping DID YOU KNOW? This year marks our 20th Anniversary at Camp Big Sky! For two decades our Board, staff, and volunteers have been striving to provide safe accessible outdoor activities to children and adults with disabilities and their families at no cost for daily activities

VISION Our vision at Camp Big Sky is to provide the amazing place where people of all ages and abilities enjoy the outdoors VALUES Camp Big Sky is a very unique place that provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and their families, friends and caregivers to access, discover, learn and enjoy the outdoors-all at no cost to the campers or their families There’s no place like Camp Big Sky in the region

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